Jonathan Best manages the library’s print and database subscriptions. He is also an adjunct instructor for the School of Theology and Ministry. Jonathan is pursuing a Ph.D. in Practical Theology and is currently working on his dissertation. In addition to his work at the university, Jonathan frequently reviews books for several journals including Choice: Current Reviews for Academic Libraries and Reviews in Religion and Theology. Jonathan has presented papers to numerous theological conferences and meetings. He has also published several encyclopedia entries and serves as an editorial consultant to the Encyclopedia of Christianity in the United States. He is a member of the Association of Practical Theology, the Baptist History and Heritage Society, and the American Academy of Religion. His research interests include hermeneutics and postmodern philosophy.

Best, J. L. (2015). Review of A living tradition: On the intersection of liturgical history and pastoral practice, by D. Pitt, S. Alexopoulos, & C. McConnell (Eds.). Practical Matters, 8. Retrieved from http://practicalmattersjournal.org/2015/03/01/a-living-tradition-review

Best, J. L. (2014, June). An exploration of foot washing within the Original Free Will Baptist Community. Presented to the 2014 Annual Conference of the Baptist History and Heritage Society and the Association of Librarians and Archivists at Baptist Institutions, Sioux Falls Seminary, Sioux Falls, SD.